Resume, Cover Letter and Interviewing Skills

Polished: The Cover Letter, Resume and Interviewing Guide written specifically for college students and other first time job seekers.

Written by R. Scott Morris, former CEO of the Boston Options Exchange and Managing Director at Goldman Sachs, Polished outlines the methods for success and the many pitfalls that doom most job seekers.

Scott has been working with the students in the Chicago Careers in Business program at the University of Chicago for the past six years. Polishedis the culmination of his teaching and their insight. Many of the examples in this workbook are based on actual participants from this program.

Synopsis

Polished reveals invaluable tips that will make employers notice you! Real life examples from a seasoned executive will teach you how to put your best foot forward in all stages of the job search, including

Resume - develop insightful techniques that make it easy for employers to find and understand your key selling points

Interviewing - leverage the value of your first impression by crafting your appearance and articulating your words for maximum effect

Career Choice - assess careers and organizations to find the best match with your own personality and professional goals

Polished gives you the tools you need for a successful job search. Author R. Scott Morris tells it like it is from his unique perspective as a hiring decision maker who has seen thousands of resumes and conducted hundreds of interviews. This book puts his experience to work for you!

"Polished is the consummate how-to guide for job seekers. It compels its readers to dig deep within themselves to find core motivations and interests while providing practical tips and advice on how to use that information in a successful job search."

- Kathy Comella Sullivan, Former Director, University of Chicago, Careers in Business Program